Manager: Transmission

Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To manage all aspects of the regional Transmission network according to specific standards

Your responsibilities will include:

• To procure transmission and data related infrastructure based on internal requirements
• To design and implement a regional transmission access network strategy
• To implement new and innovative transmission solutions – based on cost, flexibility, speed of implementation and reliability
• To support management computers of transmission equipment.
• To conduct the following high-level tasks for the transmission and data infrastructure – Microwave, Optic, Tellabs 8100; 6300;8600 and ECI DTX600H product portfolios - these functions refer primarily to the Vodacom intra-regional and regional access transmission network
• Planning
• Design
• Implementation
• Integration
• Maintenance and support
• Optimization

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma Electrical Engineering (Light Current); (Essential)
• Qualification in Projects and Programme Management (Desirable)
• A Formal course in Management (e.g. MDP/MDC) (Desirable)
• Transmission Technical Courses - Any Transmission principles, SDH, GPS
• Network Synchronization, Optic Fiber Systems (Essential

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• 5 years relevant telecommunications experience
• 2 years working experience in transmission networks – transmission equipment installations, transmission infrastructure planning, transmission services planning, transmission services configuration, transmission network maintenance.
• At least 2 years Supervisory experience (Essential)
• Transmission/telecommunications environment
• Financial principles
• Financial systems
• Administrative processes
• Computer applications

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 08 December 2025.

The base location for this role is Bloemfontein.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.